I hate data plans. For some people they use their phone primarily at work where there's WiFi. Some people live in NYC where there's 50 hotspots on every block. If you force people to get something such as a data plan, they'll switch to a prepaid service or get a feauture phone. If Verizon made a data plan optional, more people would get it. We're in an economic reccession for crying out loud! People are unemployed and have so many bills and taxes to pay. Its simple as this. If you charge a lot less people get it. The less you charge the more people will get it.

People like you make me bash my head against the wall. If you don't want a data phone don't get one. Not just Verizon but ALL the carriers are like this. Do yourself a favor and get a prepaid flip phone so that people who appreciate good service can still get it.

. - Verizon H8er ID: 40D823

07/09/11 | 3:35AM

Hey dick head. That's not the point. The point is this: virtually all the new cell phones that Verizon is selling REQUIRE you to pay a $30/month data plan. Unless you want to buy a piece of junk flip phone. I already have a piece of junk flip phone, and it's several years old.

Anonymous - Verizon H8er ID: 2798C7

08/11/12 | 17:20PM

I hate that about Verizon! I switched carriers for better service and my old phone was $30 for all internet access and then when i switched to Verizon I was paying $85! It's ridiculous I never use the internet anyways on it I just like having the option to use it occasionally.